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The Brookhaven Beat: A glimpse into the work of Brookhaven Police Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 22, 2019 – On Feb. 12, Brookhaven Police made a high profile arrest following a SWAT standoff in the 3300 Block of Osborne Road. In addition, during the week of Feb. 11-17, police answered 1,728 other calls for service. This includes 116 incident reports, 104 citations and 20 arrests. This is a sampling of some of those calls: |
Fri, 02/22/2019 |
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Public encouraged to weigh in on future of North Druid Hills Road corridor at second round of public open houses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 21, 2019 – All those who live, work, and travel along North Druid Hills Road are encouraged to weigh in on the future of the busy corridor at two upcoming open houses hosted by the City of Brookhaven. |
Thu, 02/21/2019 |
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Volunteers needed for 5th Annual Storm Drain Marker Volunteer Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 21, 2019 - The City of Brookhaven’s Stormwater Division is seeking participants for its 5th Annual Storm Drain Marker Volunteer Event on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. This year the project will focus on the E. Nancy Creek/Berkford Circle/Brawley Circle/Perimeter Summit Parkway areas. Volunteers will park and meet at the cul-de-sac at Triple Creek Ct. off E. Nancy Creek Drive at 9:45 a.m. to receive instructions and materials. |
Thu, 02/21/2019 |
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Brookhaven reviews future projects and initiatives in the 2019 City Council Advance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven City Centre, capital projects, demographics discussed Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 18, 2019 – Brookhaven’s Mayor and City Council looked toward the future during its annual council advance on Feb. 16. Topics included the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan, Brookhaven City Centre & MARTA TOD 2.0 visioning presentation and demographics update. |
Mon, 02/18/2019 |
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Go ‘behind the scenes’ by volunteering at the 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 13, 2019 – Want a behind-the-scenes look at the City of Brookhaven’s biggest event? Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K, taking place Saturday, March 23, and the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31. All events are held at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road. |
Wed, 02/13/2019 |
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Volunteers invited to help plant trees in Brookhaven Arbor Day event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 12, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven is hosting an Arbor Day Tree Planting in Georgian Hills Park, 2800 Georgian Drive West, on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. |
Tue, 02/12/2019 |
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Mayor John Ernst to host first town hall of the year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 12, 2019 – Mayor John Ernst will host his first town hall of the year on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. “2019 is going to be an exciting year for Brookhaven as we will see some signature projects come to fruition,” said Mayor Ernst. “I hope everyone will come and learn more about what’s to come and provide feedback.” |
Tue, 02/12/2019 |
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Brookhaven commended for financial reporting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 12, 2019 – For the third year in a row, the City of Brookhaven has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The award is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting given by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). |
Tue, 02/12/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Feb. 12 meeting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 12, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Feb. 12 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: |
Tue, 02/12/2019 |
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Wallflowers, Smash Mouth to headline Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Spin Doctors, Romantics also to perform with Smash Mouth on Saturday, Wallflowers to close the festival on Sunday Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 8, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven announces an all-star music lineup for the 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 30-31, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven. Admission is free. |
Fri, 02/08/2019 |
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Get a head start on your health by attending Brookhaven Health & Wellness Fair FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Get a head start on your health by attending Brookhaven Health & Wellness Fair Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 4, 2019 – Get a head start on your health this year when the City of Brookhaven hosts its first wellness fair. |
Mon, 02/04/2019 |
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City announces 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City announces 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 4, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven announces the return of the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. The music and arts extravaganza takes place at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, on Saturday and Sunday, March 30-31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. |
Mon, 02/04/2019 |
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The Brookhaven Beat: A glimpse into the work of Brookhaven Police Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 4, 2019 – During the week of Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, Brookhaven Police answered 2,374 calls for service. This includes 128 incident reports, 182 citations and 29 arrests. This is a sampling of some of those calls: |
Mon, 02/04/2019 |
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Brookhaven residents get a heads up with Brookhaven Alert Brookhaven, GA, Feb. 1, 2019 – Yesterday, a car accident at Peachtree Road and North Druid Hills blocked all lanes of traffic during afternoon traffic. Most commuters stumbled onto the gridlock without warning, but some people got a warning text or email in advance. They also received word when the wreckage was cleared. Two days before, a structure fire closed a portion of Windsor Parkway. Again, it was a surprise to most, but many received a heads-up text which explained not only what was happening, but where and why. |
Fri, 02/01/2019 |
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Brookhaven Police make three arrests in home burglary Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 31, 2019 – Brookhaven police apprehended three suspects early this morning while responding to a burglary in progress at the Lenox Crossing subdivision. |
Thu, 01/31/2019 |
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Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee gets to work FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First meeting to be held Tuesday, Feb. 5 Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 30, 2019 – The Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee will hold its first meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road. On Jan. 22, Mayor John Ernst nominated, and the City Council subsequently approved, the following members: |
Wed, 01/30/2019 |
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It’s getting colder: Brookhaven advises winter safety tips in advance of icy temps FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 29, 2019 – As the current forecast calls for temperatures in the low twenties and wind chills in the mid-teens overnight, City of Brookhaven Emergency Management Coordinator Paul White advises that the time is now to prepare for severe winter weather: |
Tue, 01/29/2019 |
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Sgt. Charles McCoy honored by Brookhaven City Council From left: Sgt. Charles McCoy, Chief Gary Yandura, Maj. Linda Burke and Maj. Brandon Gurley
Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 22, 2019 – The Brookhaven Mayor, City Council and Brookhaven Police leadership honored one of their own at City Hall today. Sgt. Charles McCoy was commended for going above and beyond the call of duty, making a holiday season arrest while driving home from work. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Jan. 22 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 22, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Jan. 22 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: · The Council unanimously approved a commendation for Brookhaven Police Officer Charles McCoy. · A rezoning request for a daycare facility in the 3700 block of Clairmont Road was withdrawn. · The Mayor recommended, and the Council unanimously approved, five members of the new Parks Bond Oversight Committee. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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Brookhaven appoints Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee Members of the Parks Bond Citizens Oversight Committee with the Mayor and City Council. From left: Dist. 2 Councilmember John Park, Dist. 1 Councilmember Linley Jones, Lori Gray, Sean Pharr, Deborah Proctor, Mayor John Ernst, Mickey O’Brien, Dist. 4 Councilmember Joe Gebbia, and Dist. 3 Councilmember Bates Mattison. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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Brookhaven authorizes police compensation hike Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants targeted in first phase of Citywide review Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 22, 2019 – At the behest of Police Chief Gary Yandura, the City of Brookhaven authorized the compensation policy and pay adjustments for police officers, sergeants and lieutenants. The ordinance approved by the City Council authorizes the City Manager to make equity adjustments as needed to ensure Brookhaven remains competitive in the public safety job market. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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Find the best deals, sell unwanted items at Brookhaven Community Yard Sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 23, 2019 – Find the best deals and sell your unwanted items at the Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Community Yard Sale. The event takes place Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at Briarwood Park Recreation Center, 2235 Briarwood Way. “Instead of traveling all over town to find the best deals, you can find them all in one place at Briarwood Park,” said Parks and Recreation Director Brian Borden. |
Wed, 01/23/2019 |
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City to host public meetings for Comprehensive Plan 5-year update FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 18, 2019 – The City of Brookhaven’s Community Development Department will host a series of public meetings for five-year Comprehensive Plan update, required by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The following meetings will take place at Brookhaven City Hall, 4362 Peachtree Road: |
Fri, 01/18/2019 |
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Policy retreat for city, county officials provides forum for sharing ideas and solutions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Fri, 01/18/2019 |
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City Council wrap up: Highlights from the Jan. 8 meeting Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 8, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council acted on several items in its Jan. 8 meeting at Brookhaven City Hall: · The Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Susan Coker to the Development Authority. Coker’s, new term expires April 9, 2021. Marquita Jackson was also appointed to the Development Authority replacing Pat Hoban who resigned. Jackson’s term expires April 9, 2019. |
Wed, 01/09/2019 |